Building Safety Month

May is Building Safety Month in Fairfax County

Fairfax County is recognizing May 2012 as Building Safety Month.
This month focuses public attention on the importance of the building
code and the role of code enforcement professionals. Building codes
protect people and property because they ensure that buildings are
properly constructed and safe.

Talk to a Professional

In commemoration of Building Safety Month, the Fairfax County
Department of Public Works, in partnership with five other local
governments (Arlington County; the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and
Falls Church; and the town of Herndon) have planned several events
where residents can get free advice from building inspectors and
engineers on how to make their homes safe:

Building Safety Month Kick-off Brunch – Tuesday, May 1, from
10:30 am -1:30 pm., at T.C. Williams High School Auditorium (3330
King Street, Alexandria). There will be presentations on Fire
Safety and Awareness and Energy and Green Building Technologies.
Contact the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
to make your reservation by calling 703-324-1910, TTY
711.

Ask a Pro at Home Depot – May 5 and 6: Homeowners can ask
building code and safety questions at booths located at store
entrances at the following locations:

6201 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax

3201 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax

1651 Reston Parkway, Reston

400 S. Pickett Street, Alexandria

These booths will be staffed by professional engineers and
inspectors from Fairfax County, Arlington County, the City of
Fairfax, the City of Alexandria, the City of Falls Church, and
the Town of Herndon.

Related Information:

Building Safety Community Partnership Award

The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental
Services also presented the Building Safety Community Partnership
Award toMr.John “Buddy” Showalter, of the
American Wood Council. This annual award recognizes
individuals and organizations for their contributions to advancing
building and construction safety in Fairfax County.

For more information or to schedule a presentation on building
safety, contact the Department of Public Works and Environmental
Services - Land Development Services at 703-324-1910, TTY 711.